Marathi is an Indo-Aryan language predominantly spoken by Marathi people in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the official language of Maharashtra, and additional official language in the state of Goa. It is one of the 22 scheduled languages of India, with 83 million speakers as of 2011. Marathi ranks 13th in the list of languages with most native speakers in the world. Marathi has the third largest number of native speakers in India, after Hindi and Bengali.
Marathi is a versatile language that is used in a variety of contexts, including: • Literature: Marathi has a rich literary tradition, dating back to the 11th century. Some of the most famous Marathi authors include Shivaji Maharaj, Ramdas Swami, and Lokmanya Tilak. • Music: Marathi music is a popular genre of Indian music. Some of the most famous Marathi singers include Asha Bhosle, Lata Mangeshkar, and Udit Narayan. • Film: Marathi cinema is a vibrant and diverse industry. Some of the most famous Marathi films include “Sairat”, “Fandry”, and “Natsamrat”. • Media: Marathi is widely used in the media, including newspapers, magazines, and television.
